First-time Homeowners Find Support Through Clean Energy Financing
As a homeowner, you’re often faced with unexpected costs, maintenance, and big decisions about your home. Investing in upgrades to make your home more energy efficient may sound like a luxury when you have bills piling up and other priorities.
Energize Bridgewater exists to help Bridgewater residents reduce their home energy costs. We know 2 out of 5 residents struggle to pay their energy bills. Part of the solution is making homes more energy efficient. One part of Energize Bridgewater is the Clean Energy Financing program. We offer a 1% interest rate, repayable over 15 years, for energy-efficient home upgrades in our Town. Through Clean Energy Financing, completing energy upgrades to your home is no longer a luxury, it’s a real possibility for your household.
We asked local homeowner, Erin Madden, how the Clean Energy Financing program helped their household. Erin said:
“As first-time homeowners, we were struggling with skyrocketing energy costs that were straining our budget. It was overwhelming not knowing where to start in making our home more energy-efficient, and we were hesitant to invest in solutions due to uncertainty about the process and the costs associated with choosing clean energy updates.”
Not only does Clean Energy Financing provide the funds to do your energy upgrades, we also offer expert advice every step of the way. A trained Energy Advisor will come to your home to find ways to make your home more efficient. The Energy Advisor looks at your insulation levels, heating system, and the drafts in your home. Then they recommend upgrades that can help you save on energy costs.
The next step is for you to get quotes for the upgrades you want to do. Program staff will help you assess your quotes so you feel confident moving forward with the right contracting company for your project.
“Working with Steve and the Clean Energy Finance Program was truly transformative for us. Steve guided us every step of the way, offering detailed reports and honest recommendations that were perfectly suited to our needs. His genuine concern for finding the most effective solutions to save us money in the long term was evident from the start.”
Program participants see real cost savings on their home heating and electricity bills. On average, households that complete the Clean Energy Financing program save $850 per year, after the cost of repaying their financing each month. What would you do with an extra $850 at the end of the year?
“Thanks to the program’s low-interest financing options, we were able to implement energy-saving upgrades that have made a significant impact on reducing our energy bills. The expertise and support from the program staff made the entire process seamless and rewarding. It was a relief to have a clean energy advisor help us navigate through the overwhelming task of determining the best clean energy solutions for our home.
Now, not only are we enjoying financial savings, but we’re also proud to contribute to a cleaner environment. We are immensely grateful to the Clean Energy Finance Program for their dedication to helping homeowners like us thrive sustainably. If you’re considering ways to cut energy costs and enhance efficiency in your home, we highly recommend the Clean Energy Finance Program without any hesitation.”
Contact us today to see what programs you might be eligible for by calling 902-530-3621 or emailing info@energizebridgewater.ca for more information. Our Energize Program Navigator will match you with all available grants, rebates, and incentives for your energy-efficient home upgrades.